About
Expert Psychologist based in Maltepe / Istanbul. Specializes in adult, adolescent, marriage and couples therapy. Practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR. Provides in-person sessions primarily in Maltepe, Kartal, Ataşehir, Pendik and Kadıköy on the Anatolian side of Istanbul; offers online consultations to clients across Türkiye and abroad. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship problems, marriage crises, career indecision and personal development.
Author's Articles
Confiding in AI: Can ChatGPT Be a Therapist?
Psychology
July 15, 202619 min
Confiding in AI: Can ChatGPT Be a Therapist?
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How to Choose the Right Psychologist: A 10-Question Checklist
Psychology
July 15, 202619 min
How to Choose the Right Psychologist: A 10-Question Checklist
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The Online Therapy Guide: Platform or Individual Practitioner?
Psychology
July 15, 202619 min
The Online Therapy Guide: Platform or Individual Practitioner?
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Psychologist or Psychiatrist? Who to See and When
Psychology
July 15, 202620 min
Psychologist or Psychiatrist? Who to See and When
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25 Most Asked Questions About Couples Therapy (Answered by an Expert)
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
25 Most Asked Questions About Couples Therapy (Answered by an Expert)
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Marriage and Divorce Statistics in Türkiye (TÜİK Data)
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
Marriage and Divorce Statistics in Türkiye (TÜİK Data)
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How Many Sessions Does Couples Therapy Take? Realistic Expectations
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202619 min
How Many Sessions Does Couples Therapy Take? Realistic Expectations
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What Does Infidelity Mean? Types and Psychological Roots
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202619 min
What Does Infidelity Mean? Types and Psychological Roots
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What Is Family Therapy? How It Differs from Couples Therapy
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202620 min
What Is Family Therapy? How It Differs from Couples Therapy
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Are a Marriage Counselor and a Couples Therapist the Same? Titles, Training and Competence
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202620 min
Are a Marriage Counselor and a Couples Therapist the Same? Titles, Training and Competence
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I Have Decided to Divorce but I Am Afraid: Coping with Uncertainty
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
I Have Decided to Divorce but I Am Afraid: Coping with Uncertainty
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How to Tell Children About Divorce: An Age-by-Age Guide
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
How to Tell Children About Divorce: An Age-by-Age Guide
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Psychological Recovery After Divorce: A New Beginning
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
Psychological Recovery After Divorce: A New Beginning
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Should I Get Divorced? Questions to Help You Decide
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Should I Get Divorced? Questions to Help You Decide
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The Divorce Process: A Guide to Preparing Yourself Psychologically
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
The Divorce Process: A Guide to Preparing Yourself Psychologically
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Relationship Addiction: The Line Between Love and Dependency
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Relationship Addiction: The Line Between Love and Dependency
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How to Develop Secure Attachment: Earned Secure Attachment
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
How to Develop Secure Attachment: Earned Secure Attachment
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Anxious Attachment: Living With the Fear of Abandonment
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
Anxious Attachment: Living With the Fear of Abandonment
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Avoidant Attachment: Understanding the Partner Who Pulls Away
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
Avoidant Attachment: Understanding the Partner Who Pulls Away
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Attachment Styles: The Invisible Map That Runs Your Relationship
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
Attachment Styles: The Invisible Map That Runs Your Relationship
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Signs of a Toxic Relationship: 10 Red Flags and Ways Out
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
Signs of a Toxic Relationship: 10 Red Flags and Ways Out
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Marriage to a Narcissistic Spouse: Signs and Realistic Expectations
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
Marriage to a Narcissistic Spouse: Signs and Realistic Expectations
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Emotional Abuse in Relationships: The Wound Hardest to Recognize
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
Emotional Abuse in Relationships: The Wound Hardest to Recognize
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Living with a Passive-Aggressive Spouse: The Language of Silent Conflict
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Living with a Passive-Aggressive Spouse: The Language of Silent Conflict
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Jealousy in Relationships: When Is It Normal, When a Problem?
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Jealousy in Relationships: When Is It Normal, When a Problem?
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Communication Problems in Marriage: Breaking the Argument Cycle
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Communication Problems in Marriage: Breaking the Argument Cycle
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Can Trust Be Rebuilt After Infidelity? A 5-Stage Process
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
Can Trust Be Rebuilt After Infidelity? A 5-Stage Process
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What Is Emotional Infidelity? Where Does the Line Begin?
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
What Is Emotional Infidelity? Where Does the Line Begin?
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Is Anyone Happy After Being Cheated On? An Honest Answer
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
Is Anyone Happy After Being Cheated On? An Honest Answer
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The Psychology of Women Who Cheat: The Invisible Dynamics
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
The Psychology of Women Who Cheat: The Invisible Dynamics
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The Psychology of Men Who Cheat: Reasons and Meanings
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
The Psychology of Men Who Cheat: Reasons and Meanings
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The Relationship After Infidelity: Is Repair Possible? A Comprehensive Guide
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202618 min
The Relationship After Infidelity: Is Repair Possible? A Comprehensive Guide
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Premarital Counseling: Starting with the Right Questions
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Premarital Counseling: Starting with the Right Questions
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My Spouse Won't Come to Therapy: Can You Do Couples Therapy Alone?
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
My Spouse Won't Come to Therapy: Can You Do Couples Therapy Alone?
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Couples Therapy with the Gottman Method: How Science Views Relationships
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Couples Therapy with the Gottman Method: How Science Views Relationships
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What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)? Attachment, Cycles and Healing
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)? Attachment, Cycles and Healing
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What Happens in the First Couples Therapy Session? A Step-by-Step Guide
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202615 min
What Happens in the First Couples Therapy Session? A Step-by-Step Guide
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Does Couples Therapy Really Work? What Does the Research Say?
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202616 min
Does Couples Therapy Really Work? What Does the Research Say?
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What Is Couples Therapy? A Comprehensive Guide to the Process, Methods and Expectations
Marriage & Couples Counseling
July 15, 202617 min
What Is Couples Therapy? A Comprehensive Guide to the Process, Methods and Expectations
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Stop Saying "Don't Embarrass Us": The Invisible Cost of Family Pressure During Exam Season
Education Coaching
May 27, 202610 min
Stop Saying "Don't Embarrass Us": The Invisible Cost of Family Pressure During Exam Season
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Countdown to YKS 2026: A Scientific Roadmap to Boost Your Net Score in the Final 30 Days
Education Coaching
May 27, 202611 min
Countdown to YKS 2026: A Scientific Roadmap to Boost Your Net Score in the Final 30 Days
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Digital Detox in Turkey: A 21-Day Practical Way Out of Notification Hell
Life Coaching
May 27, 202613 min
Digital Detox in Turkey: A 21-Day Practical Way Out of Notification Hell
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92% of New Year Goals Collapse by February: 5 Brain-Friendly Steps for 2026
Life Coaching
May 27, 202613 min
92% of New Year Goals Collapse by February: 5 Brain-Friendly Steps for 2026
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First 3 Months Heaven, Fading by Month 6: From "Love Bombing" to the Narcissistic Cycle
Marriage & Couples Counseling
May 27, 202612 min
First 3 Months Heaven, Fading by Month 6: From "Love Bombing" to the Narcissistic Cycle
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"Relationship or Ghost?": What Is Situationship and Why Is It Tiring Turkish Youth?
Marriage & Couples Counseling
May 27, 202611 min
"Relationship or Ghost?": What Is Situationship and Why Is It Tiring Turkish Youth?
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Economic Worry or Clinical Anxiety? The Psychology of Living with "Future Fear" in Turkey
Psychology
May 27, 202612 min
Economic Worry or Clinical Anxiety? The Psychology of Living with "Future Fear" in Turkey
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"I Can't Get Out of Bed, I Go to Work, But I'm Empty Inside": 9 Silent Signs of High-Functioning Depression
Psychology
May 27, 202611 min
"I Can't Get Out of Bed, I Go to Work, But I'm Empty Inside": 9 Silent Signs of High-Functioning Depression
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